Pregnant: Father Wanted
'You're going to Italy?'
Lyssa Belperio grinned as she nodded at her friend Chloe. 'So, do you mind keeping an eye on the apartment as usual?'
'Of course not. But I'm so jealous. Come inside and tell me about it. I'll make a coffee.'
'No.' Lyssa waved her palms at Chloe as she stepped into the neighbouring apartment. 'No coffee for me, remember?'
'Oh, that's right. I nearly forgot you were pregnant because you don't show. I have herbal tea. Peppermint, rosehip or chamomile?'
'Peppermint, please. You know the new travel magazine I told you about? The ultra-glossy one that I wrote that small piece for?'
'About shopping in Hong Kong. Yes, I remember.'
'Well, the editor emailed, offering me a commission. She wants a feature article written with the same wit and humour as the last one.' She made air quotes around the key words. She'd written the article in her natural voice and couldn't imagine writing any other way.
'That sounds good. She must have liked your work.'
Lyssa gave a modest shrug. 'I guess so. Anyway, this feature is about touring the Amalfi Coast.'
Chloe squealed. 'You lucky duck. All expenses paid?'
'Uh-huh. It's being sponsore ... read full excerpt from: Pregnant: Father Wanted ebook